Author: Stephen W. Howard
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Proving Theft Without a Witness
Defense strategy in Utah criminal theft charges requires an awareness of various options available to prosecutors to prove their case.
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Dog Sniffs – Drugs, Medicine, and K9 Reliability
Under Utah law, challenging the reliability and admissibility of evidence obtained through a canine (K9) search, or making a motion to suppress that evidence entirely, should both be considered. Criminal…
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State v. Abonza, 2025 UT App 101 – Decision
The decision in Abonza addressed the inevitable discovery doctrine under Fourth Amendment protections of the United States Constitution. The issue was not raised or argued under the Utah State Constitution…
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Rule 615 Explained – Exclusion of Witnesses
Exclusion of witnesses during jury trial or other evidentiary hearings is intended to protect the integrity of the criminal justice system. But the amendments to Rule 615 should not be…